Average Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$2,111/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in North Carolina is $2,111 per week. This is 16% lower than the US average of $2,443.

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on 32 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$2,111/week

North Carolina

16% lower than the US average.

$2,443/week

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses?

Pinehurst, North Carolina pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,261 per week, followed by Chapel Hill, North Carolina ($1,979). Chapel Hill, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,700. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,111 per week — Pinehurst, North Carolina pays 7% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pinehurst, North Carolina$2,261$2,430
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$1,979$2,700
How does the pay for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Kentucky pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,825 per week, followed by Virginia ($2,462) and South Carolina ($2,299). Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,218. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,111 per week — Kentucky pays 34% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kentucky$2,825$2,825
Virginia$2,462$3,218
South Carolina$2,299$2,299
Ohio$2,123$2,341
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

AHS Staffing pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,428 per week, followed by HonorVet Technologies ($2,403) and Access Healthcare ($2,385). HonorVet Technologies has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,700. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,111 per week — AHS Staffing pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
AHS Staffing$2,428$2,428
HonorVet Technologies$2,403$2,700
Access Healthcare$2,385$2,385
Care Career$2,383$2,383
HCS 247$2,363$2,363
Nightingale Nurses$2,200$2,200
American Traveler$2,165$2,275
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,157$2,157
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,144$2,287
Assured Nursing$2,108$2,257

Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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